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FE53 SUX

2003 Ford Ranger

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

199,321 mi
Last recorded199,321 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Ranger94,107 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 SUX
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 199,321 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 199,321 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 194,800 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 194,786 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

GEAR BOX BELL HOUSING BOLT LEFT LOOSE

Pass 11 Feb 2017 181,634 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

rear brake pipes corroded

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen slightly damaged

Fail 4 Feb 2017 180,905 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

windscreen slightly damaged

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

rear brake pipes corroded

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2016 167,283 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes above fuel tank

exhaust system corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 9 May 2015 162,698 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes above fuel tank

Pass 22 May 2014 157,485 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pipes above fuel tank

brake pipes corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 May 2013 151,103 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 151,103 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 149,212 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 146,937 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 141,625 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 129,894 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 122,898 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 122,898 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 93,658 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 79,161 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ranger?

Based on 1,687,380 MOT tests across 189,558 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,432
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
189,558
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 41,033
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,758
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,813
fog lamp not working 18,665
position lamp(s) not working 18,567
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FE53 SUX is a 2003 Ford Ranger in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Ranger models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 94,107 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Ranger fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 41,033 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FE53 SUX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ranger typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Ranger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FE53 SUX registered?

FE53 SUX is a 2003 Ford Ranger, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is FE53 SUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE53 SUX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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